Sometimes, when we’re stuck, it takes a loved one’s guidance to help us take the first step toward reaching a goal. It can be that way with fitness over 50, whether the loved one is a spouse, friend – or even an adult child. Fitness has a way of bringing people closer together. Take Sandy Bauer, 77, who […]
Vince spent decades working in the oil fields of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay. Now, in semi-retirement at 66, he keeps strong at the gym and enjoys adventures like snowmachining in the mountains. “I love being outdoors and doing physical things – always have,” says Vince. “I need to stay in good shape. I’m not ready to […]
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s just one reason that working out should be a part of your ongoing health care. Like regular doctor exams, cancer screenings, dental cleanings, blood work, and other routine procedures mature adults should be doing regularly. Too many people skip out on […]
Have you ever felt so exhausted that you all needed a good night’s sleep? Everyone has. Maybe especially after the holidays! But have you ever felt exhausted, even after plenty of shut-eye? We wrongly think that “rest” means “sleep,” when there’s more to it than that. So says Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of “Sacred Rest: […]
January is always about making lifestyle choices and backing them up with actions. And so far this year, we’re seeing continued interest in temporary abstinence from alcohol (Dry January) and going meatless (Veganuary); news about how much life cigarettes cost; and annual rankings from a leading consumer advocate of the most effective diets. Let’s dive […]
Stress is a killer at any time. But it can feel even worse during the holidays. Every time around the start of a year, we need to decompress. Whether traveling, socializing, or working more than usual, it’s essential to close this hectic period and get back to a calm routine. Here are five easy tips […]
Here’s one of the great things about getting older: You’ve lived through enough experiences to have learned lessons about what works for you – and what doesn’t. About how to reach a goal successfully. About how to get your mindset right to win. Now, maybe you didn’t always talk about it in these terms when […]
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss That might’ve been written for children, but it’s just as true for adults at any age. And today, in this age of digital over-stimulation, reading remains an important part of self-care […]
Did you know you’re either good or bad? Right or always wrong? A big success or a total failure? It’s true! If so, you subscribe to the common but dangerous “all or nothing” attitude that too many people take with diet and exercise. And just like things aren’t always so simple in life, neither are […]
The good news keeps coming about exercise lowering the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The latest study reports benefits from aerobic exercise in middle and old age. It was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. “Our study underscores the critical role of cardiovascular fitness in reducing dementia risk, even for those genetically […]
